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Regine at the Movies

Regine at the Movies was a concert residency by Filipino singer Regine Velasquez at the Music Museum in San Juan and the Onstage Theater in Makati. The residency began on November 9 and concluded on December 30, 2001, after completing seventeen shows. The set list featured various covers of film soundtracks, including Velasquez's movie themes. The show was exclusively promoted by Maximedia International. In November 2018, ABS-CBN produced the re-staging of the residency which was held during three non-consecutive nights in November at the New Frontier Theater. Gabby Eigenmann was the guest act during the 2001 series, while Sharon Cuneta, Daniel Padilla, and Piolo Pascual were selected for the 2018 shows. Raul Mitra served as musical director for both productions. It received a positive reception from music critics, who praised the intimate show and Velasquez's vocal abilities.

Regine at the Movies
Residency by Regine Velasquez
A poster of Regine at the Movies
Promotional poster for the 2001 residency
LocationMetro Manila, Philippines
VenueMusic Museum
Onstage Theater
New Frontier Theater
Date(s)November 9, 2001 –
December 30, 2001
November 17, 2018 –
November 25, 2018
Legs2
No. of shows20
Regine Velasquez concert chronology

Background and development

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On October 21, 2001, the Philippine Daily Inquirer announced that Regine Velasquez partnered with promoter Maximedia International to perform twelve shows in November and December at the Music Museum in San Juan and the Onstage Theater in Makati.[1] The set on each night would be a collection of film soundtracks, including movie theme songs recorded by Velasquez.[1] Raul Mitra was announced as musical director,[2] while Gabby Eigenmann was selected as guest act.[3] On the week of the last two performances, Maximedia added five more shows, bringing the number to seventeen.[4] Velasquez described the song selection process as an "eye-opener" and added that she hoped to "bring the good ones from the silver screen to the stage".[5]

I am very excited about this show. I realize how important music is in films. The songs and not to mention the score, certainly enhance emotions and gives the scenes the kind of impact the director of the movie has envisioned, otherwise movies would be very bland without music.[5]

In October 2018, Velasquez signed a two-year network deal with ABS-CBN.[6] One of her initial collaborations with the network was the re-staging of the concert residency for three non-consecutive nights on November 17, 24, and 25, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon.[7] Mitra remained as the show's music director, while guest performers for each night were Piolo Pascual, Sharon Cuneta, and Daniel Padilla, respectively.[8]

Synopsis

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2001 shows

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The concert opened with a rendition of the theme from Dirty Dancing (1987), "(I've Had) The Time of My Life". Shortly after, Velasquez sang the ballads "How Do I Live", "Because You Loved Me", and "My Heart Will Go On".[3][9] She followed this with a medley of movie themes from the 1970s and 1980s, such as Tootsie's "It Might Be You" and Arthur's "Best That You Can Do". Next was another blend of covers, "I'll Never Say "Goodbye" and "Looking Through the Eyes of Love", before performing a duet of "Cruisin'" with Gabby Eigenmann. At this point, she sang "You Are My Song" from her film Wanted: Perfect Mother (1996).[3][9]

Velasquez spoke to the audience about her fascination with Baz Luhrmann's musical film Moulin Rouge! and continued to sing a medley of songs from the soundtrack album.[3][9] After these covers, Velasquez then performed the love themes from her romantic films, which included "Ikaw", "Pangako", and "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw". After performing Mariah Carey's "Never Too Far", the setlist continued with Barbara Streisand's "The Way We Were" and "No Matter What Happens". She then sang "Flashdance... What a Feeling", followed by a medley of themes from Julia Roberts's films, "Fallen" from Pretty Woman (1990), "When You Say Nothing at All" from Notting Hill (1999), "All the Love in the World" from America's Sweethearts (2001), and "I Say a Little Prayer" from My Best Friend's Wedding (1997). Velasquez closed the show with the West Side Story's "Somewhere", and an encore performance of "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing".[3][9]

2018 shows

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The performances of the songs during the 2001 shows that remained, include "My Heart Will Go On", "Flashdance... What a Feeling", "Never Too Far", "You Are My Song", and "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing".[10] The 2018 setlist opened with Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard transitioning directly into Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" from Rocky III (1982). These numbers were then followed by Adam Levine's "Lost Stars", Mandy Moore's "Only Hope", and Aaliyah's "Journey to the Past".[10]

Throughout the three-day shows, modified setlists were used.[11] Velasquez continued to perform the soundtracks of her films, such as "Paano Kita Iibigin", "Till I Met You", and "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw". A medley of themes from the James Bond franchise and A Star Is Born films were also performed. Velasquez then sang renditions of Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love" and Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", before doing a Henry Mancini tribute number. The show closed with the main theme song from Armageddon (1998). Justin Timberlake's "Can't Stop the Feeling!" was used for the encore of the show.[10][11]

Reception and recordings

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The concerts were met with positive responses from critics, who praised the intimate show and Velasquez's vocal abilities. Rina Jimenez-David of the Philippine Daily Inquirer described the show as "nostalgic" and a "night of real entertainment".[12] She commended Velasquez's performances and her "wonderfully down-to-earth spiels".[12] Jimenez David said, "An intimate venue seems to fit [Velasquez] perfectly, allowing her greater rapport with her audience whom she by turns teases, cajoles, charms, and even poses with."[12] Leah Salterio, also from the Philippine Daily Inquirer, was appreciative of the selection of movie theme songs and lauded Velasquez's "lung power" in performing "vocally challenging hit[s]".[3] Salterio added, "[Velasquez] simply belted out one hit song after another", and further noted the singer's "trademark histrionics which she unabashedly displayed".[3]

In a review of the 2018 show, Salterio wrote: "After more than three decades of performing, Velasquez still displayed her admirable vocal range in song after song, which delighted her audience, who couldn’t seem to have enough of [her] that night."[11] Media critic Allan Policarpio commented, "If there was one good thing that could be gleaned from the mercurial temperament of [Velasquez's] voice these days, it is that it has somehow brought out in her a renewed sense of enthusiasm that was most apparent after getting through a demanding piece."[13] He continued to praise her emotional connection and stage presence. Policarpio concluded by writing, "[Velasquez] made sure to remind everyone of what she was capable of, and why she’s one of the country’s most influential vocalists."[13]

The 2001 concert was aired as a two-part television special on February 15 and 22, 2002 on RPN network.[14][9] On November 24, 2018, the second night of the show was broadcast via pay-per-view livestreaming on Kapamilya Box Office.[15] For the 2018 production, Velasquez received nominations for Female Concert Performer Of The Year from the Star Awards for Music and the Box Office Entertainment Awards, and won the latter.[16][17]

Set list

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2001
  1. "(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
  2. "How Do I Live"
  3. "I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You"
  4. "Because You Loved Me"
  5. "My Heart Will Go On"
  6. "Can You Read My Mind?" / "It Might Be You" / "Foolish Heart" / "Do You Know Where You're Going To" / "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" / "Got to Believe in Magic"
  7. "The Promise (I'll Never Say "Goodbye)" / "Looking Through the Eyes of Love"
  8. "Cruisin'" (with Gabby Eigenmann)
  9. "You Are My Song"
  10. "To Reach You"
  11. "Nature Boy" / "Your Song" / "One Day I'll Fly Away" / "Come What May"
  12. "Ikaw" / "Pangako" / "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw"
  13. "Never Too Far"
  14. "Tuwing Umuulan"
  15. "The Way We Were" / "No Matter What Happens"
  16. "Flashdance... What a Feeling" / "Fame"
  17. "Fallen" / "When You Say Nothing at All" / "All the Love in the World" / "I Say a Little Prayer"
  18. "Somewhere"
Encore
  2. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
2018
  1. "I Will Always Love You"
  2. "Eye of the Tiger"
  3. "Flashdance... What a Feeling"
  4. "Lost Stars"
  5. "Only Hope"
  6. "Journey to the Past"
  7. "Never Too Far"
  8. "Tagpuan"
  9. "You Are My Song"
  10. "Paano Kita Iibigin"
  11. "Nobody Does It Better" / "For Your Eyes Only" / "Diamonds Are Forever"
  12. "It Must Have Been Love"
  13. "With One More Look At You" / "I'll Never Love Again"
  14. "White Christmas"
  15. "Two for the Road" / "Moment to Moment" / "Moon River"
  16. "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
Encore
  2. "Can't Stop the Feeling!"
Notes

Shows

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List of concerts, showing date, city, venue, and guest act
Date City Venue Guest act
Leg 1[1][2][3][4]
November 9, 2001 San Juan Music Museum Gabby Eigenmann
November 10, 2001
November 16, 2001
November 17, 2001
November 23, 2001 Makati Onstage Theater
November 24, 2001
November 30, 2001
December 1, 2001
December 7, 2001
December 8, 2001
December 15, 2001
December 16, 2001
December 21, 2001
December 22, 2001
December 28, 2001
December 29, 2001
December 30, 2001
Leg 2[8][11]
November 17, 2018 Quezon New Frontier Theater Piolo Pascual
November 24, 2018 Sharon Cuneta
November 25, 2018 Daniel Padilla

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Regine at the Movies (2001) was aired as a two-part television special on February 15 and 22, 2002 on RPN.[14]
  2. ^ Regine at the Movies (2018) was broadcast via pay-per-view live streaming on November 24, 2018 on KBO.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Torre, Nestor (October 21, 2001). "Regine sings movie themes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Regine sings movie themes in 12-night concert series". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 9, 2001. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Salterio, Leah (November 23, 2001). "Regine makes audience swoon, sing and fall in love (again) in concert series". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Umerez, Remy (December 14, 2001). "Regine at the Movies". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  5. ^ a b Gallardo, Ricky (November 24, 2001). "Regine reigns". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  6. ^ Tomada, Nathalie (October 17, 2018). "What's in store for Regine as Kapamilya". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 31, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Asis, Salve (November 14, 2018). "Regine walang inalala sa TF nina Piolo, Daniel at Sharon" [Regine no discussion of talent fees with Piolo, Daniel, and Sharon]. The Philippine Star (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on December 13, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Regine sings film themes". Daily Tribune. November 3, 2018. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
  9. ^ a b c d e f Radio Philippines Network (2001). Regine at the Movies (Television special). Regine Velasquez.
  10. ^ a b c d Kapamilya Box Office (2018). Regine at the Movies (Television special). Regine Velasquez.
  11. ^ a b c d e Salterio, Leah (November 25, 2018). "Concert recap: Regine regales with popular movie themes". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  12. ^ a b c Jimenez-David, Rina (November 20, 2001). "They got it right". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  13. ^ a b c Policarpio, Allan (November 25, 2018). "Nervous Regine still able to deliver show-stopping jolts of high notes". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Regine at the Movies (2001)" (Promotional poster). Maximedia International. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  15. ^ a b "Regine concert airs live on KBO". ABS-CBN Entertainment. November 20, 2018. Archived from the original on October 28, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  16. ^ Calderon, Nora (February 11, 2019). "Kathniel, Fantastica stars lead 50th Guillermo Mendoza Box Office Awards winners". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 29, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  17. ^ "Regine Velasquez leads winners of PMPC Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN Entertainment. January 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
  18. ^ Selim, Chandral (November 26, 2018). "Regine Velasquez in explosive duet with Daniel Padilla!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
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